Jason Millar
Cook
Niagara on the Lake,ON
Summary
Line Cook with over 8 years of experience in high-volume casual dining restaurants across the Middle East and Philippines, serving up to 400 guests. Demonstrated expertise in grilling steaks, seafood, and poultry while adhering to strict recipes and presentation standards. Proven track record in enhancing cooking processes, effectively reducing food waste, and minimizing costs. Committed to maintaining excellence in culinary practices and elevating guest satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Grand Canal Retirement Residence
Welland, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization in both kitchen and walk-in fridge.
- Prepared meal components and dishes for residents based on specified menus.
Housekeeping Attendant
Schoolhouse Bed and Breakfast
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
05.2022 - 10.2024
Cook 2
Niagara's Finest Thai
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Line Cook
Miami Beach Blue Ocean Restaurant
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
03.2015 - 04.2019
- Supervised food preparation on the line during each service.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
RACKS Restaurant
Sta. Rosa City, Philippines
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Ensured all ingredients were cooked and cut for line preparation prior to every service.
- Ensured food quality meets high standards.
Education
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Culinary School of Aristocrat
Metro Manila, NCR11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE OF MANILA
MANILA, PHSkills
- Banquet Experience
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Safety Training
- Detail Oriented
- Creative
- Team Player
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptable
- Culinary Experience
Languages
English, Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
The Grand Canal Retirement Residence
01.2024 - Current
Cook 2
Niagara's Finest Thai
09.2023 - 05.2024
Housekeeping Attendant
Schoolhouse Bed and Breakfast
05.2022 - 10.2024
Line Cook
Miami Beach Blue Ocean Restaurant
03.2015 - 04.2019
Line Cook/Prep Cook
RACKS Restaurant
12.2012 - 03.2015
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Culinary School of Aristocrat
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE OF MANILA
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